CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Fino Payments Bank Ltd Launched ‘Jan Bachat Khata’, an Aadhaar Authentication Based Digital Savings Account.

Detailed explanation-2: -A digital savings account is paperless, fast and secure way for opening an account on a digital platform. With the help of a digital savings account, the account holder can avail banking services like instant transfer, phone banking, SMS banking etc. Additionally, there are free email and SMS alerts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monthly Average Balance (MAB), also known as the minimum average balance is nothing but the minimum amount you are required to maintain in your Savings Account every month. The figure is calculated at the end of each month and failure to maintain this minimum average balance will result in penalties.

Detailed explanation-4: -Can I convert my digital savings account to a regular savings account? A. Yes. You can convert your digital savings account to a full-fledged regular savings account within a year’s time by visiting the nearest IPPB access point or through Doorstep Banking Services with the help of a postman/GDS.

Detailed explanation-5: -Individuals must be above 18 years of age. Complete the KYC formalities within 12 months. KYC formalities can be done by visiting any of the access points or with the help of the GDS/Postman, after which the Digital Savings Account will be upgraded to a Regular Savings Account.